FacebookScotch pies have been around for hundreds of years. So long in fact that where and when they originated is unclear. As they can be held in one hand, it is probable that they were a working man’s food like the Cornish pasty was for the west country miners. Mutton […]
Monday night’s dinner would not be complete without all those leftover roasties from Sunday chopped up and mixed with mashed potato and green vegetables all fried together. Cabbage and Brussels sprouts are particularly good done this way.
Bacon mash and cabbage has always been the meal of choice for “a taste of home” for people of Irish descent. This is the most popular meal on St Patrick’s day in Ireland.
Both of my wife’s parents are Irish so I have a lot of experience with bacon and cabbage.
Bacon and onion roly-poly pudding is a classic British family favourite from the 1960s.
This peri-peri mackerel recipe uses Nando’s medium peri-peri sauce to spice up the mackerel with some chilli warmth and is really simple to make.
A modern classic and affordable Sunday dinner, a perfect roast chicken with sage and onion stuffing. Add all the roasties, potatoes, parsnips, carrots, beetroot and green vegetables like tender stem broccoli or spring greens.
Facebook Well, what do you need to know about leeks? Leeks are a member of the onion family. The Roman Empire grew them for their more refined flavour than the stronger onion. Nero Apparently, Emperor Nero was partial to them as he believed they would improve his voice. He ate […]
The best chips you will ever taste are triple cooked.
Easy braised leeks tossed with a little olive oil and a blend of herbs called Herbs de Provence.
Finely sliced leeks quickly deep fried for crispness and flavour. These frizzled leeks make the perfect topping for soups or as a garnish for lamb or beef.
Here you can find a great selection of recipes which my family enjoy and would like to share with you. Have a look at the classic British recipes for a nostalgic meal. Enjoy!
